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#74 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 6% in state

Delcambre High School

High School · Iberia Parish · Delcambre, LA

An Iberia Parish high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

601 West Main Street, Delcambre, LA 70528

  • Math 51% vs LA 32% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.1 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$12,572
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Delcambre High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
32%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Delcambre High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average352/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,000

Median home value

$118,900

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

13.6%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Erath High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–122.6 mi531Compare →
Jeanerette Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.77–12Not available322Compare →
Loreauville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.77–12Not available588Compare →
New Iberia Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–12Not available1,373Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Iberia Parish

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#1 of 23
District spending per student
$12,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Delcambre High School is listed in Iberia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Delcambre High School

Delcambre High School is a public high school in Delcambre, LA, part of Iberia Parish, serving approximately 493 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delcambre High School

What grades does Delcambre High School serve?

Delcambre High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Delcambre High School?

Delcambre High School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delcambre High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Delcambre High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delcambre High School rank in LA?

Delcambre High School ranks #74 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Delcambre High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Delcambre High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Delcambre High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delcambre High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Delcambre High School a charter school?

No, Delcambre High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Delcambre High School a Title I school?

No, Delcambre High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delcambre High School?

50.9% of students at Delcambre High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Vermilion Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 70528)
2,692
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70528; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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